If the patient has a T-tube in place after a cholecystectomy, the best nursing intervention would be to

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The nurse will be responsible for the care of the T-tube if one is placed. The drainage bag for the T-tube is placed below the level of the common bile duct to prevent the reflux of bile. The bag must be positioned so the tube is not kinked, or bile cannot drain from the liver. Normally T-tubes are not irrigated.

If the Patient Has a T-Tube in Place After a Cholecystectomy